|
Training & Skills Development
Information Sessions
Interested to learn more about AWE services? Join us at one of our upcoming one-hour teleconferences
held every other Wednesday at noon:
September 16, September 30, October 14, October 28. For more information click here.
Roadmap for Success
Why does the idea of writing a business plan seem daunting and confusing? Why do you need one? This workshop answers these questions and provides an introduction on how to develop a business plan. Cost: $45
Edmonton :
September 15, 2009
1:30 - 4:30 pm
October 22, 2009 5:30 - 8:30 pm
November 18, 2009
Calgary:
September 18, 2009
9:00 am -12:00 pm
October 22, 2009
5:30 - 8:30 pm
November 20, 2009
|
|
Around Alberta
Showcase of Women in Business
AWE is proud to be a sponsor of the premier showcase of women business owners in Southern Alberta. Join us to celebrate, shop, and share at this special event.
Powerhouse - xchange
"Build a Business - Not Another Job"
Many local business owners have made that successful transition; moving from sweat equity to financial equity and a self-sustaining business, find out just how they've done it. Calgary, September 24
5:30 - 8:30pm
|
|
Other Events of Interest
MomCafe Event
"Helping Future Generations".
Calgary, September 25 9:00 - 11:00 am
WEConnect Canada's First Annual Conference
"Opening Doors for Women Business Owners"
From Contacts to Contracts
Toronto, October 21 and 22
|
|
Brown Bag Seminars are Back
If you're starting or expanding a business and looking for direction, you can't afford to miss these great training sessions designed to save you time and money.
Drop in from 12:00pm - 1:00pm for FREE videoconference presentations that offer business basics over the noon hour. Bring your own lunch and learn from professional and experienced presenters in a casual classroom environment. No registration needed but seating is limited. Click here to view the fall listing.
In-person presentations:
The Business Link - 10237 104 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1B1
Video conference in AWE's Calgary office:
AWE Calgary Office - 610, 736 8 Avenue
Calgary, Alberta T2P 1H4
Not in Edmonton or Calgary? Please call The Business Link for a video conference location near you (1-800-272-9675). |
|
Call for Volunteers
Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta
JA is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to providing Alberta's youth in Grades 3 through 12 with high quality business programs focusing on free enterprise, financial literacy, and stay in school messaging.
JA needs volunteers to inspire 16,000 young Albertans to reach their fullest potential in 2009/10! Who have you inspired today? www.janorthalberta.org
VenturePrize
The VenturePrize seminar series and mentor program provides early stage entrepreneurs with the knowledge needed to assess their business concept and planning strategies to give their business plan an edge.
Experienced entrepreneurs are invited to join the VenturePrize mentor team and help an early stage entrepreneur for approximately 4 months. One never knows - "your entrepreneur" could end up taking the stage as a finalist in this province wide business plan competition!
To join the mentor team, contact Kendel Ferrier for further information. | |
|
|
|
|
Save the Date
Innovative Approaches to Success 2010
Join us for another fantastic conference on April 21-23, 2010 at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald in Edmonton, Alberta.
Featuring:
- Inspiring success stories, like those of Manjit Minhas, co-founder of Mountain Crest Spirits and founder of Minhas Creek Brewing Company. Last year, her companies had revenues in excess of $80 million. Learn first-hand how she has created dynamic growth in a challenging market.
- Experts and entrepreneurs sharing their innovative marketing strategies and tactics.
- Opportunities to connect with entrepreneurs focused on business growth.
|
Are you a woman entrepreneur interested in accessing supply chains to grow your business? Or, are you a corporation looking for qualified women-owned businesses to supply products and services? Join us in Calgary to learn more about how this exciting program can add value to your business.
September 30
8:00-10:00 am Calgary Chamber of Commerce
|
Fall AWE-Inspiring Luncheons
Back again by popular demand, the AWE-Inspiring Luncheon Series is focused on creating opportunities for women to inspire and guide each other towards success. These events offer the opportunity to build your network while learning from the experiences of high profile women entrepreneurs.
Calgary:
October 7, 2009 - Jennifer McNeill, CEO of CipherSoft Inc
 Jennifer McNeill is a Builder. She has created and sold 4 companies in the Information Technology sector. As the Chief Executive Officer of CipherSoft Inc. she manages the company's strategic direction, drives its dynamic growth and utilizes her industry expertise, which includes an emphasis on legacy modernization, business management, and project planning. She has recently led the company to be named in Profit Magazine's 50 Fastest Growing Companies. Register here.
November 10, 2009 - Brenda Holder, Owner of Mahikan Trails
 Brenda is an Innovator who has created unique programs through her Aboriginal traditions, experience and skills to grow her guiding business in local and international markets. Brenda has numerours professional certifications and has received awards for her entrepreneurial work and sharing Métis culture including the Aboriginal Woman Entrepreneur Award of Distinction presented from the Alberta Chamber of Commerce. Register here.
Both Calgary luncheons will take place from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Q Haute - 100 La Caille Place SW.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Edmonton:
October 14 - Jessie Radies, founder of Keep Edmonton Original, Original Fare, and owner of The Blue Pear Restaurant
 Meet a Connector. As the founder of Keep Edmonton Original and Original fare, Jessie has a vision for Edmonton as a diverse, vibrant and sustainable city. Both of these organizations are dedicated to educating consumers on the benefit of shopping, eating and living locally and to giving small business owners strength in numbers. A self-proclaimed Foodie, Jessie, with chef husband Darcy, own The Blue Pear restaurant in Edmonton. Register here.
November 4 - Pamela Strand of Shear Minerals For over 12 years,  Pamela has been a Risk-taker as the President and CEO of Shear Minerals Ltd, a Canadian-based exploration company focused on diamond exploration in the Canadian North. She is a Professional Geologist with APEGGA and NAPEGG, a Director and Vice President - Nunvaut for the NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines, past President of the Edmonton Geological Society, volunteer for the APEGGA Student Outreach Program, and is also currently a Director on several private and public companies. Register here.
Both Edmonton luncheons will take place from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at The Union Bank Inn - 10053 Jasper Avenue
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For more details or to register for any of the AWE-Inspiring Luncheons please visit the AWE-Inspiring Luncheon section of our website. |
NextStep to Success Learning Series: Creating a Great Business Plan
Our NextStep to Success program* for Aboriginal women creates opportunities to share experience and knowledge through mentoring, coaching, and training. As a part of this initiative, AWE is offering an "Are you Ready for Entrepreneurship?" workshop as a first step toward creating an effective business plan in a supportive environment. This workshop will be available in Edmonton this fall and Calgary in spring 2010.
Attendees of "Are you ready for entrepreneurship?" who would like to move forward can apply for a free 5-session training program offering guidance on creating the key parts of a business plan. Sessions will include success stories, real life examples and a lot of discussion on starting a business, operations, marketing, finance, and what to do once the business plan is ready.
Session 1: Are you ready for entrepreneurship? Edmonton, Tuesday September 16, 2009; 6:00-8:00 pm Register here
*Program funding provided by Albera Employment and Immigration. |
Register Your Business Bootcamp
This bootcamp is designed to give entrepreneurs practical information about starting the business registration process. Our 3-hour workshop will cover various topics including: business vision & goals, networks of advisors, types of business registation, registrations & responsibilities after incorporation and where to access online information and tools.
This workshop is faciliated by Linda Griffioen, CEO of Small Business Resource Centers Inc. Linda's area of expertise includes helping new business owners choose the correct business registration for their small business needs and linking entrepreneurs with valuable resources for their on going business success.
Available In:
Edmonton - October 6,1:30pm - 4:30pm Register
Calgary - October 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm Register |
|
Make Your Next Tradeshow a Success
Want to learn the secrets behind successful tradeshow marketing?
Join AWE and Community Futures Lethbridge to discover how to effectively prepare for a tradeshow, learn tips from an entrepreneur who has mastered the tradeshow experience, and gain skills to help you evaluate and assess tradeshow experiences to make the most out of your participation.
Community Futures Lethbridge
| |
|
|
|
